Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from Summer Friday, Cetaphil and Nina Ricci.
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We try dozens of beauty launches each month. These were our testers’ three favourite products this week:
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Summer Fridays Bronzer Butter Balm Sculpting Cream Bronzer
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They say: A buttery cream bronzer formula that features ceramides, peptides and a trio of butters — shea, mango seed, and illipe — to give skin a sun-kissed finish.
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We say: This cream bronzer is, as its names states, seriously buttery. Our tester applied the formula with brush, stippling it onto areas of the face that would normally catch the sun, including the forehead, high points of the cheeks and nose. The build-able and blend-able formula gives skin an instant kiss of colour. Thanks to the skin-smoothing butters, our tester notes the cream was comfortable on skin and didn’t appear cake-y by day’s end.
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$44 | Sephora
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West Coast Table
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Cetaphil Repair & Renew Serum
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They say: A new night serum from Cetaphil that promises to repair the skin’s natural barrier and reveal plumper, more even skin in seven days. Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and cica comibine with a Gallic‑AOX Power addition to boost skin’s renewal process by up to two times. Suitable for sensitive skin.
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We say: The nighttime is the best time to repair and renew your skin. With this in mind, our tester was excited to try this night serum. Applied every evening for a few weeks, she found the product was gentle yet effective. With use, she noticed skin appeared more plump and with less redness.
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$39 | Shoppers Drug Mart
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Nina Ricci L’Air du Temps White Orchid Edition
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They say: A new fragrance addition from Nina Ricci. The limited-edition release aims to navigate the line between feminine and masculine fragrances. The top notes include aqua and salt, with middle notes of orchid and jasmine, and base notes of vanilla and vetiver.
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We say: This fragrance plays with gendered perfume elements in a unique way. Our tester found the vanilla and aquatic played prominently on her skin, creating a gourmand yet subtly cool mix. The floral notes add a depth to the perfume, which boasts some impressive staying power throughout the day. It may not be a universal favourite, but it’s definitely worth a spritz.
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$142 for 50 mL | Shoppers Drug Mart
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